Travel Pathologists' Assistant

PathGroup; Nashville (TN); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

PathGroup is seeking a Travel Pathologist Assistant to perform gross dictation and gross examination of tissue specimens, working under the direction of a Pathologist while traveling as needed.

The role emphasizes maintaining workflow, photographing specimens, preparing tissue for further testing, and complying with safety, privacy, and corporate policies. The position requires independent work and adherence to standards as part of the pathology team.

Responsibilities

• Submit and dictate all surgical specimens for processing.
• Maintain and keep cutting room properly supplied.
• Photograph specimens as designated by pathologist.
• Prepare tissue to be sent out for further testing such as lymphoma phenotyping, quantitative iron studies, etc.
• Review procedure manuals and stay current with procedural changes.
• Review and study under pathologist guidance designated continuing educational material.
• Exercise all laboratory safety precautions and adhere to lab procedures as stated in procedure manuals.
• Protect confidentiality, integrity, and availability of protected health information and other sensitive company data.
• Abide by Corporate Compliance Program and all corporate policies, including Privacy and Security policies.

Job description

Job Summary

This travel Pathologist Assistant position is responsible for gross dictation and gross examination of tissue specimens, functioning independently under the direction of a Pathologist.

Essential Functions

• Pathologist's Assistant supports PathGroup's mission, vision, goals and management decisions.
• Submit and dictate all surgical specimens for processing.
• Maintain and keep cutting room properly supplied.
• Photograph specimens as designated by pathologist.
• Prepare tissue to be sent out for further testing such as lymphoma phenotyping, quantitative iron studies, etc.
• Review procedure manuals and stay current with procedural changes that have occurred.
• Review and study under pathologist guidance designated continuing educational material.
• Exercise all laboratory safety precautions and adhere to lab procedures as stated in procedure manuals.
• Perform all job responsibilities in alignment with the industry's best security practices and regulatory guidelines to protect the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of protected health information and other sensitive company data.
• Become familiar with and abide by the Corporate Compliance Program and all corporate policies, including the Privacy and Security policies; and especially policies that impact Pathologist Assistants directly.